Lots of anglers ditch their catfish poles and bass-fishing rods this time of year to catch a mess of crappie. With a slew of spinners, crank baits, grubs and other bait choices available, we asked ...

Greeson ranks among the best for trophy-size crappie, but scores of Natural State waters produce loads of 1- to 2-pounders for savvy anglers. And it seems those big “barn doors” — crappie weighing 2 ...